The Wedding Present - George Best Plus
Review by Cosa Mala
George Best Plus by Wedding Present is a must-listen for any fan of indie rock. The album, which was released in 1997, is a reissue of the band's debut LP, George Best, along with additional tracks and B-sides.
The album is a perfect demonstration of the band's sound, which is characterized by jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and frontman David Gedge's distinctive vocals. The tracks on George Best Plus are all catchy and upbeat, with memorable hooks and sing-along choruses.
The album's standout tracks include "My Favourite Dress," "Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft," and "Anyone Can Make A Mistake," which are all classic examples of the Wedding Present's signature sound. The additional tracks on the album are also worth a listen, with highlights including "Why Are You Being So Reasonable Now?" and "All About Eve."
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Nowhere Fast | 1:43 | |
| Not From Where I'm Standing | 2:37 | |
| It's What You Want That Matters | 3:26 | |
| I’m Not Always So Stupid | 4:6 | |
| Anyone Can Make A Mistake | 3:19 | |
| Don’t Laugh | 3:2 | |
| Don't Laugh | 3:02 | |
| What Did Your Last Servant Die Of ? | 2:43 | |
| All This And More | 2:23 | |
| A Million Miles | 3:33 | |
| Not From Where I’m Standing | 2:36 | |
| Why Are You Being So Reasonable Now? | 2:34 | |
| Something and Nothing | 3:50 | |
| It’s What You Want That Matters | 3:25 | |
| Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft | 4:9 | |
| Nobody's Twisting Your Arm | 4:1 | |
| Nothing Comes Easy | 4:25 | |
| What Did Your Last Servant Die Of? | 2:44 | |
| You Can't Moan Can You | 3:20 | |
| All This & More | ||
| Pourqoui Es Tu Devenue Si Raisonnable? | 2:34 | |
| Don't Be So Hard | 2:43 | |
| I'm Not Always So Stupid | 4:05 | |
| Anyone Can Make a Mistake | 3:20 | |
| Pourquoi Es Tu Devenue Si Raisonnable? | 2:34 | |
| Give My Love To Kevin | 2:45 | |
| All This and More | 2:22 | |
| Give My Love to Kevin (Acoustic) | 2:53 | |
| Shatner | 2:6 | |
| Don’t Be So Hard | 2:43 | |
| All About Eve | 2:12 | |
| You Can’t Moan Can You? | 3:18 | |
| My Favourite Dress | 4:14 | |
| Nobody's Twisting Your Arm | 3:34 | |
| Give My Love To Kevin (Acoustic) | 2:53 | |
| Getting Better | 2:7 | |
| Something And Nothing | 3:50 |
Video
The Wedding Present - Shatner
The Wedding Present - You Can't Moan Can You
The Wedding Present - My Favourite Dress
The Wedding Present - Getting Nowhere Fast
The Wedding Present - Goerge Best - A Milion Miles
The Wedding Present - George Best Plus (Full Album)
The Wedding Present - I'm Not Always So Stupid
The Wedding Present - Getting Better
The Wedding Present - Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft
The Wedding Present - A Million Miles
Images
Catalog Numbers
- COOK 134
- COOK CD 134
- 2695-2
- TNSD 0159
Labels
- Cooking Vinyl
- Cooking Vinyl, Sum Records
- True North
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Formats
- 2 × Vinyl
- 10"
- 33 ⅓ RPM
- Album
- Reissue Vinyl
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Reissue Box Set
- Compilation
- Limited Edition
- CD
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Licensed To | Cooking Vinyl |
| Licensed From | Reception Records |
| Copyright (c) | Cooking Vinyl |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Reception Records |
| Pressed By | DFI |
| Glass Mastered At | Nimbus |
| Distributed By | True North Records |
| Published By | Hallin Music |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Electronic Colour And Type Corp., Burnaby, BC., Hitch , Peter Black Design Associates Ltd, York |
| Bass | Keith Gregory |
| Drums | Simon Smith (tracks: G1 to H3) |
| Backing Vocals | Shaun Charman (tracks: A1 to F2) |
| Engineer | Alan Jakoby, Mick Williams, Steve Lyon |
| Guitar | Peter Solowka |
| Mixed By | The Wedding Present |
| Photography By | Andrew Catlin |
| Producer | Chris Allison |
| Vocals | Amelia |
| Written-By | Gedge (tracks: A1 to B2, B4 to H1, H3) |
| Artwork By | Electronic Colour And Type Corp., Burnaby, BC., Hitch, Peter Black Design Associates Ltd, York |
| Performer | David, Keith, Peter, Shaun |
Notes
- "This Box Set compiles The Wedding Present's first album and final two singles on Reception, the band's own label. The recordings were made in 1987 and 1988."
- Limited to 1500 copies.
- Printed innersleeves.
- This Reissue compiles The Wedding Present's first album and final two singles on Reception Records; the band's own label. The recordings were made in 1987 and 1988.
- This Release is nearly identical to George Best Plus, it only differs in the CD identifiers.
- This Release is nearly identical to George Best Plus and The Wedding Present - George Best Plus , it only differs in the CD identifiers.
- Made in England on rear cover
- This Release is nearly identical to George Best Plus, The Wedding Present - George Best Plus and The Wedding Present - George Best Plus, it only differs in the CD identifiers.
- This CD compiles The Wedding Present's first album and final two singles on Reception.
- 1-14 (p) 1987 Reception Records / Play It Again Sam
- 15-23 (p) 1988 Reception Records / Play It Again Sam
- This Compilation (p) 1997 Reception Records / Play It Again Sam
- Under licence to High Romance Music Ltd.
- Distributed By / Distribue par True North Records
Barcodes
- Barcode: 7 11297 15341 5
- Matrix / Runout (Runout groove side A): DFI-97 -9 COOK 134 A2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout groove side B): DFI-97 -9 COOK 134 B2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout groove side C): DFI-97 -9 COOK 134 C2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout groove side D): DFI-97 -9 CO OK 134 D2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout groove side E): DFI-97-9 COOK 134 E2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout groove side F): DFI-97 -9 COOK 134 F2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout groove side G): DFI-97 -9 COOK 134 G2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout groove side H): DFI-97-9 COOK 134 H2
- Label Code: LC 7180
- Barcode: 7 11297 15342 2
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): C7193 COOKCD 134 · 1:0 [Nimbus logo]
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): C7193 COOKCD 134 · 1:1 [Nimbus logo]
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1,2): IFPI L123
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 2307
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 2317
- Barcode: 610535269522
- Barcode: 7 11297 15342
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 & 2): [Sound Performance logo] 020 8691 2121 COOKCD134
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 & 2): IFPI LP76
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 5H 42
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0439
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LU81
- Mould SID Code: IFPI KA02
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped): COOKCD134 SP 40692 01
- Matrix / Runout (Etched): (C)
- Matrix / Runout: [Sound Performance logo] COOKCD 134 02 [Sound Performance logo]
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L135
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 0409
- Other (carved on runout): IFPI 04AB
- Barcode: 6 20638-0159-2 6
- Matrix / Runout (in mirror image): 01 #50124Y03 TNSD 159
- Mastering SID Code (in mirror image): IFPI L387
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 6000
- Other (printed next to center hole): MADE IN CANADA 01
- Other (printed above barcode): PRICE CODE S
- Matrix / Runout (variant): #971104F TNSD-159 L381 MFG BY CINRAM
About The Wedding Present
The Wedding Present, formed from the ashes of Lost Pandas, were founded in Leeds, England, in 1984. The only constant member throughout the group's history was singer/songwriter David Gedge. The initial line-up included guitarist Peter Solowka, bassist Keith Gregory, and drummer Shaun Charman.
Name Vars
- Cadeau De Mariage
- Le Cadeau De Mariage
- THEWEDDINGPRESENT
- TWP
- TheWeddingPresent
- Theweddingpresent
- Wedding Present
- Весільний Подарунок
- ¦§Ç£ó°û×ì¼óÈ
Members
- Simon Smith
- Jon Stewart
- David Gedge
- Simon Cleave
- Geoff Maddock
- Simon Pearson
- Jayne Lockey
- Kari Paavola
- Terry De Castro
- Keith Gregory
- Shaun Charman
- Peter Solowka
- Mike Stout
- Paul Dorrington
- Darren Belk
- Charles Layton
- Len Liggins
- Mike Bedford
- Jen Schwartz
- Katherine Wallinger
- Graeme Ramsay
- Christopher McConville
- Danielle Wadey
- Pepe Le Moko
- Samuel Beer-Pearce
- Melanie Howard
- Chris Hardwick
- Patrick Alexander
- Marcus Cain
Summary by Cosa Mala
Comments
Well an awful cover but at least they did it.
originally by GIRLS AT OUR BEST
Faster Gedge..
ok returning to the real world DRUMS and GUITAR rewind play vol plusrewinwdrewind etc THAT WILL HELP YOU TO SLEEP.......
What a great cover !!
The snare rolls are out of this world. Best drummer EVER
Even when Gedge doesn't write a great song he insists on playing one.
Buen tema del grupo de Leeds
One of the best gigs I saw back in 1989.
Song is an absolute beast. Fantastic in every way.
Lister Park diving in to see one Gedge and co!XXX
Any one still listening to this classic
and are they still together?
Heard them play in a park in Bradford one of the best days of my life
and are they still together?
Heard them play in a park in Bradford one of the best days of my life
I saw them Live when they First Toured this albumj. It was FUCKING BRILLIANT........................................
Wowzer ?
30 years since I last heard this, still good,
Probably my favourite Wedding Present song.
ah that slovokian guitar lead
ERM 28.11.2020
Every time a car drives past I think it's you
I love this track, and I'm a fan of the alteration of the wife / girlfriend beating lyrics existing in the original song; don't like those'. [PS - POP-Up related. Why is Google trying to obtain my present phone number when I log in; why is this needed? How does giving away my 'private info' aid security? Doesn't giving personal info away make you less secure? ]
A brilliant cover! Thanks.
Only bought the cd cause of the genius on the cover,love it.
Kevin Shields sent me here. I was born in ‘87. Thats 31 fucking years I went without knowing about this band or album. Why? Why, God? Why have you forsaken me?
Shit, I’ve fallen in love. Anybody want to commandeer a pub with me and play this on repeat for eternity?
Shit, I’ve fallen in love. Anybody want to commandeer a pub with me and play this on repeat for eternity?
Leeds leeds leeds. As Peter used to say
Travelling down to the Devils Arse from Glasgow to see them later
this album is so british that i wanna drink tea
seen em at Roxy Manchester and Butlins shine weekend both times really good .
I once met David on Broadgate, Leeds as I was heading to The Phonographique in 85. He was a proper gent. He was walking a ferret and drinking a pint of Tetleys, just laking about really. He talked about a new idea for a song called "Karen, I'm sorry I forgot to put the Bins out last night
Probably the Greatest Album of all time EVER.
